Jessica Morelli - Program DIrector/Head Team Coach

Jessica is a life-long Bristol resident.  Jessica graduated from Bristol Central and attended CT Institute of Hair Design.  She has been with BBGC & Family Center for 6 years. Besides gymnastics, Jessica also works part time in the accounting office for the BBGC.  Jessica also coaches part-time at the Southington YMCA Gymnastics Center.  Jessica's love for the sport started when she was a member of the Family Center Gymnastics team.   She looks forward to providing an exceptional program to the families of Bristol and surrounding towns.  Her goal is to keep children of all ages in a positive activity to help them develop into successful adults.  Her team has placed at the state, regional and national levels for AAU.  She is certified in Adult & CHild First Aid and CPR, AED & Epipen trained.

 

Devyn Kangas - Program Assistant

Devyn graduated from Wolcott High School in 2012 and completed a Bachelors degree from the University of Hartford in 2016 and is currently in a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at UHart. Her dream is to specialize in geriatrics and hospice as a physical therapist. Devyn was a cheerleader for her high school varsity and competitive team, winning several awards (All NVL & All State 2010, 2011, 2012 Cheerleader and Outstanding All Academic 2012 Cheerleader). Devyn also cheered for the University of Hartford, being considered a D1 athlete her freshman year at the institution. Devyn teaches all levels of recreational gymnastics, helps coach the competitive teams, teaches cheerleading tumbling classes, coaches the new competitive cheerleading team and offers private lessons at FCG. She is first aid & CPR certified.

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Lexy Saverino - Sr. Staff

Lexy teaches the Tot Twister class here at FCG. She has an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education She then plans to become a preschool teacher and will go back to school for her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. She also currently works at Whiz Kids daycare in the toddler classroom.  She has taken dance as well as gymnastics in the past and enjoyed every minute of it.  She really enjoys working with children and seeing them grow!  She is certified in Adult & CHild First Aid and CPR, AED & Epipen trained.

 

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Jennifer Skelskey St.Germain Sr. Staff

Jen has forever loved the sport of gymnastics. Starting at the young age of 3, and competing by the age of 7. She has competed for USAG...and also, the Girls Club circuit, along with the Y circuit. She retired her competition days as a level 8.  She enjoyed coaching many years for both the Bristol Girls Club, and USAG..for the Southington YMCA.  She is very proud and happy to be a part of the FCG gymnastics team and is looking forward to a progressive, and happy year ahead.  She is certified in Adult & CHild First Aid and CPR, AED & Epipen trained.

 

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Dejah Holley - Jr. Staff

Dejah recently graduated from Bristol Central High School and is a life-long Bristol resident.  She started gymnastics at the age of 5 with the Family Center.  Dejah loves working with children and enjoys watching them excel like she did.  She was a member of the competitive team for years and volunteered through her teens.  Dejah will be attending Tunxis Community College and will major in accounting. She is certified in Adult & CHild First Aid and CPR, AED & Epipen trained.

 

 

 

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Paige Widlak - Jr. Staff
Paige Widlak recently graduated from Bristol eastern high school where she was involved with student council, spirit club, Leo club and track. She currently attends University of Rhode Island. She has been a life long resident of Bristol and has done gymnastics for 8 years. She loves working with children to improve their skills and will attend URI and major in education.  She is certified in Adult & CHild First Aid and CPR, AED & Epipen trained.

 

 

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Chloe Cyr - Jr. Staff

Chloe attends Bristol Central High School. She has been volunteering for the past 2 years, and was very thrilled to start working in the fall. Chloe absolutely loves working with kids, and teaching them the sport that she loves. She has been doing gymnastics with FCG for many years, and is on the competitive team for her sixth year now. She is certified in Adult & CHild First Aid and CPR, AED & Epipen trained.

 

 

 

 

Alena Hauer - Jr. Staff

Alena attends St. Paul Catholic High School and is a life-long Bristol resident. She started gymnastics when she was 3 years old and has been on the competitive team at FCG for 6 years. Alena volunteered at summer camp and classes for the past two years. She loves the sport of gymnastics and enjoys teaching children how to excel at it.

 

 

 

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​Danielle Berube - Jr. Staff

Danielle is currently a Sophomore at Eastern Connecticut.  She graduated from Lewis Mills where she was involved in many activities (Ecoaction, United Way, National Foreign Language Honors Society, Band, Dance).  Danielle attends ECSU and is majoring in Biology and plans to go to Grad school for Physical Therapy.  She will teach all the dance classes in the summer.  Danielle has 12 years of dance experience from various dance studios.   Danielles love for dance motivated her to start a dance team at Lewis Mills.

She is certified in Adult & CHild First Aid and CPR, AED & Epipen trained.

 

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Linda Brown - Program Consultant

Linda is a life long resident of Bristol.  Linda teaches Wellness at Wolcott High School.  She has a Masters degree in Physical Education from CCSU.  Linda has over 25 years of experience in the sport of gymnastics.  She started teaching for the Bristol Park and Rec program in 1987.  She was Gymastics Director at Girls Inc of Waterbury for 20 years and worked as Junior Staff Director for USGTC at Mt. Holyoke College for 10 years.  Linda is looking forward to sharing her knowledge with the staff to make Bristol FCGymnastics the best it can be.